As part of the Partners in Education program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools ‘Office of Business and Industry Relations’ (OBIR), Providence Elementary School as partnered with the following businesses:

YRCI
Apple Federal Credit Union
Assistance League of Northern Virginia

The OBIR develops, promotes, and coordinates collaborative efforts between the business community and the schools to create and foster relationships beneficial to the school division and total community.

 

YRCI is a veteran-owned business that provides cutting-edge custom recruiting and outsourcing solutions to federal and commercial clients. YRCI specializes in the
Human Resources Consulting (HR) and Contracts Management & Procurement (CM&P) sectors.  YRCI has been a partner with Providence since 2005. 
The heart of YRCI’s partnership support is the team of employees who provide social and academic support for those students in need. They have increasingly provided more support beyond the mentoring scope such as being involved with “Read Across America” Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, Fun Fair Activities and will also be involved in Field Day.  This year they started a Buddy Reading Program with our fourth graders.


Apple Federal Credit Union has been our business partner since spring of 2006. They started out with one mentor and currently provide us with several mentors for students with academic and/or social needs. Their dedication to providing support for our school has been immense and we are fortunate to have such a committed and dynamic group.

Assistance League Of Northern Virginia has been our business partner since 2000. They have been involved with two programs for us that includes the Reading Express Program where they have sponsored the purchase of tape recorders, books, and education materials for our books-on-tape program for first graders. They also have a Mentoring Program with us to mentor students by committing weekly volunteer hours to help students receive extra help with language arts skills. They work with K, and 1st grade.  Their commitment has now increased to providing support for our families in need during the holidays and throughout the year!!

National Pest Management Association has been our business partner since fall of 2008. They represent over 6,000 member companies who are in the pest control industry. They are located right in the City of Fairfax and have a staff of 20 employees and we are fortunate to have several their employees participating in Providence ’s mentoring program this year.